Buscopan (Hyoscine Butylbromide)
Brand Name: Buscopan
Generic Name: Hyoscine Butylbromide
Manufacturer/Agent: Boehringer Ingelheim
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 10mg
Pack size: 50
Trade Price: KES 710.00
Retail Price: @ KES 18.93
Class: Antimuscarinic Drugs (Gastrointestinal drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Butylscopolamine Butylbromide
Molecular Formulae: C21H30BrNO4 = 440.4
Precautions: Prostatic enlargement. angle-closure glaucoma. myasthenia gravis.
Indications/Uses: Visceral spasm, adjunct in peptic ulcer disease 10-20mg tds. premedication. motion sickness. dysmennorhea. post-operative vomiting.
Interactions: Tricyclic antidepressants, quinidine and amantadine may potentiate anticholinergic effect.
Side Effects: Dry mouth. blurred vision. constipation.